The Hon Mr. Justice Paul McDermott

Judge of the High Court

Kevin Browne Professor of Forensic Psychology & Child Health, Director of Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham

Lawrence Jones Currently employed as a clinical and forensic consultant psychologist, head of the clinical and forensic psychology service at Rampton Hospital Nottinghamshire healthcare Trust.

Charles Larkin, (Discip. Schol.) B.A., Ph.D. [TCD] is Director of Research at the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath.

Mary McDermott is CEO of Safe Ireland and Adjunct Professor at the School of Applied Social Studies in University College Cork.

Dr. Catriona O'Toole is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Professor at the Maynooth University Department of Education, specializing in trauma-informed education, school engagement, and the well-being of students and educators.

Dr. Catherine Norton is a Chartered Consultant Neuropsychologist, and Clinical Director of Mental Perk Psychological Services.

Senior Clinical Psychologist in Limerick Prison,

(working across both the male and female prisons).  

Dr. Laura Farrugia is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, UK & a registered intermediary.

Morgan Shelley is a barrister in practice since 2006. He is a member of the editorial board of the Bar Review and a former member of the Mental Health Tribunal.

Maura Butler, BA (Legal Science), LL.B, MSc IT in Education, is a retired solicitor and NGO Board member. 

Lee-Ann Purcell is a Solicitor and Legal Advisor to Tusla - Child and Family Agency

Shelia Crowley is an Integrative Trauma Therapist - Ruhama

Keith Harbottle has over 25 years’ experience of working in a police force in England and Wales.

Mr. Andrew McCarthy is currently Governor in charge of Limerick Female Prison

Eddie Mullins is the current CEO of Merchant Quay Ireland and was employed by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) for over 32 years, during which time he acquired a deep understanding of the challenges faced by many people living on the margins of society.

Pat Ryan was employed for over fifteen years as a PE teacher at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.